Police have denied reports that Murang’a Governor Irungu Kangata’s driver was shot during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu.
The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, July 12, after the rally was marred by violent moments, which started before ending abruptly.
In a statement, the National Police Service (NPS) said that violence was experienced during the rally attended by other Linda Mwananchi officials after rival groups clashed, but maintained that no shooting incident occurred.
According to the service, preliminary reports established that a group of individuals attempted to disrupt the rally by throwing stones, resulting in minor injuries to several members of the public, including Kangata’s driver.
“In Nyahururu Town, a group of individuals attempted to disrupt a political rally by throwing stones, causing minor injuries to several members of the public, including one Joseph Gitau, who sustained a chest injury and was treated and discharged. Contrary to some allegations, there was no shooting incident. Police responded promptly and arrested six suspects, who have been placed in custody pending arraignment,” NPS stated.
Additionally, the service said that Governor Kang’ata’s driver sustained injuries on the chest, but was treated and discharged.
This comes after the Muranga governor confirmed that his driver was shot in the chest, with the leaders pointing fingers at the police for disrupting their rally.
Kang’ata claimed armed civilians initially confronted his convoy, before a confrontation ensued between his driver and persons believed to be police officers.
